1 acorn squash, washed
1 apple, washed, cored and chopped
2 teaspoons reduced-fat margarine, melted
2 teaspoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg (optional)
Dash of ground cloves (optional)
Cooking oil spray
Spicy Apple Filled Squash
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 1-quart baking dish.
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds with a spoon.
- Place squash, skin side up, in dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, add apple, margarine, brown sugar, and spices.
- Remove squash from oven.
- Flip squash over and fill with apple mixture.
- Re-cover squash with foil and bake 30 minutes more.
- Then cut squash in quarters and serve.
Notes & Tips:
To see step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit our Spicy Apple-Filled Squash blog.
Recipe Category
One pan meals
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Spicy Apple Filled Squash
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 acorn squash, washed
1 apple, washed, cored and chopped
2 teaspoons reduced-fat margarine, melted
2 teaspoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg (optional)
Dash of ground cloves (optional)
Cooking oil spray
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 1-quart baking dish.
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds with a spoon.
- Place squash, skin side up, in dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, add apple, margarine, brown sugar, and spices.
- Remove squash from oven.
- Flip squash over and fill with apple mixture.
- Re-cover squash with foil and bake 30 minutes more.
- Then cut squash in quarters and serve.
Notes & Tips:
To see step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit our Spicy Apple-Filled Squash blog.
Nutrition Facts
4 serving per container
Serving size 1/4 squash
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 2g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 20mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars 7g | ||
| Includes 2g Added Sugars | 4% | |
| Protein 1g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 40mg | 4% | |
| Iron 1mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 426mg | 10% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.